Kayla Thompson Biography
Kayla Thompson is an American Anchor and Reporter working at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi as a morning news anchor and entertainment reporter. Before joining the station in June 2020, she worked for WTVA-TV.
Kayla Thompson Age
Thompson was born in Brandon, Mississippi, United States. However, she likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s.
Kayla Thompson Height
Thompson stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 3 inches.
Kayla Thompson Family
Thompson has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Thompson has any siblings.
Kayla Thompson Husband
Thompson is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Thompson being in any past relationship with anyone. Thompson likes listening to good music, reading good books, searching and laughing at corny jokes, or watching old-school television shows.
Kayla Thompson Net Worth
Thompson has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Kayla Thompson Salary
Sample earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Kayla Thompson Education
Thompson is a proud 2018 alumnus of Jacksonville State University, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism (Communication and Media Studies). During her stint at the university, she was part of the track and soccer teams, and she served at Jackson State TV. She thanks Jackson State TV for helping her learn and develop her own way of telling stories, along with her experiences at Jacksonville State.
During her time at Jacksonville State University, she earned the university’s top athletic award, known as “The Eagle Owl Award,” for her contributions both on and off the field, as well as in the community. Additionally, she hosted one of Jacksonville State’s most beloved radio shows.
Kayla Thompson Career | Charity Work
Thompson serves at WJTV 12 News as a morning news anchor and entertainment reporter, roles she has held since March 2022. She started as a weekend morning news anchor at the station. Before joining WJTV, Thompson worked for WTVA 9 News in Tupelo, Mississippi as a multimedia journalist and news reporter for 2 years (May 2018 – May 2020).
Over the years of her journalism career, she has been nominated for an Emmy Award for her outstanding reporting and anchoring work. She has worked as a reporter for WLJS-FM and here she was named “DJ of The Year”.
Thompson has been actively involved in various community service initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact. She dedicated her time as a Christmas Meal Giveaway Volunteer at VFW Post 9832 for one year, from December 2016 to December 2017, contributing to poverty alleviation efforts. Additionally, she served as a Community Service Organizer for both the Jacksonville State Track and Soccer Teams, organizing events aimed at addressing poverty-related issues.
Thompson’s passion for social services led her to volunteer as a Mentor with Wear it Well, Inc., where she has been actively involved since March 2019, supporting children in need. Furthermore, she volunteers with Memory’s Magical Dresses, providing assistance to children and families, showcasing her ongoing dedication to social welfare.
Kayla Thompson WJTV
Thompson is working at WJTV alongside other famous WJTV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Byron Brown
- Melanie Christopher
- Walt Grayson
- Jeremy Harrell
- Marie Mennefield
- Thao Ta
- Gracie Dencausse
- Megan Hanna
- Kayla Hudson
- Ken South
- Roberto Zamora
- David Edelstein
- Blake Levine
- Camden Morris
Kayla Thompson Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 13.5K followers on Instagram, over 23K followers on Facebook, and over 2.1K followers on Twitter.